Section 277.213. Access roads

(a) An access road shall be designed, constructed and maintained to prevent erosion to the maximum extent possible and to prevent contributions of sediment to streams or runoff outside the site.

(b) A crossing of a perennial or intermittent stream or a wetland shall be made using bridges, culverts or similar structures. Bridges, culverts or other encroachments or water obstructions shall meet the requirements of Chapter 105 (relating to dam safety and waterway management).

(c) An access road shall have a drainage system that is compatible with the natural drainage system, structurally stable and which will pass safely the peak flow from a 25-year, 24-hour precipitation event. For roads that are used or in existence for more than 30 days, the drainage system shall include sloped or crowned road surfaces, cross drains or culverts, stabilized ditches, erosion resistant surfacing, sediment traps and other appropriate measures as required by § 277.242 (relating to soil erosion and sedimentation control).

(d) An access road shall be paved or surfaced with asphalt, gravel, cinders or other equivalent material approved by the Department in the permit. An access road shall be capable of withstanding the load limits projected by the applicant under § 277.134 (relating to plan for access roads). The maximum sustained grade of an access road may not exceed 12%.

(e) For roads leading to the waste disposal area, a landfill shall maintain a minimum cartway width of one of the following:

(1) Twenty-two feet for two-way traffic.

(2) Twelve feet for one-way traffic with pull-off intervals every 100 yards or a greater distance where there is a clear view of approaching vehicles.

(f) An access road shall be designed, constructed and maintained to allow the orderly egress and ingress of vehicular traffic when the facility is in operation, including during inclement weather.

(g) An access road negotiable by loaded collection vehicles shall be provided from the entrance gate of the facility to unloading areas. An access road shall be provided to each treatment facility impoundment and groundwater monitoring point. Other monitoring points shall be readily accessible.

(h) Disturbed areas adjacent to a road shall be vegetated or otherwise stabilized to prevent erosion.

(i) An access road shall be maintained to control dust and to prevent or control the tracking of mud on and off the site.

The provisions of this § 277.213 amended December 22, 2000, effective December 23, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 6685. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (226291) to (226292).

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 271.111 (relating to permit application filing deadline); and 25 Pa. Code § 277.134 (relating to plan for access roads).